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August 2, 2012

Union Jack Pillow Giveaway…from Drop Cloth Designs!

Have you met Linda from It All Started with Paint?  Well, if you have then you know how fabulously talented she is! So, it was no surprise when Linda opened her lovely Esty store…Drop Cloth Designs.
She creates amazing custom designed pillows and embellishments all from drop cloths!
Items like these Mr. and Mrs. Drop Rosette Drop Cloth Pillows.  A perfect gift for newlyweds or as an anniversary gift! 
Mr. & Mrs. Rosette Drop Cloth Pillow Set (inserts included) - 14 x 14
or how about these Numbered Pillows that you can have made to order with any number of your choice! Numbers on anything is so popular right now.
Numbered Pillows - 14 x 14
If you’d like a little color with your drop cloth pillows, Linda has several designs that incorporate today’s trendy colors. Like these Monogrammed Ribbon and Button Pillows. 
Monogrammed Ribbon & Button Pillow
Linda would like to offer the readers of At The Picket Fence a chance to win one of her most popular pillow designs….her 16 X 16 Drop Cloth Union Jack Pillow! 
Union Jack Pillow - 16 x 16

Here’s all you have to do to win one of these gorgeous pillows!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Drop Cloth Designs and leave us a comment telling us which pillow is your FAVORITE! 
OPTIONAL ENTRY: Visit the Drop Cloth Designs Facebook Page, give it a like and leave us a NEW comment letting us know you did.
OPTIONAL ENTRY: Visit Linda at her It All Started With Paint Facebook Page, give it a like and leave us a NEW comment letting us know you did. 
OPTIONAL ENTRY: Share this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter with a link to the giveaway, and leave us a NEW comment letting us know you did.
That’s FOUR chances to win a lovely Union Jack Drop Cloth Pillow from Drop Cloth Designs! 
GIVEAWAY will be open until Wednesday, August 1st at midnight EST.
Due to shipping costs giveaway is open to US residence only. 

Good luck! 

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  1. Coastal Cottage Dreams says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Lovely giveaway. I love the numbered pillow!

    Reply
  2. Susan @ homeroad.net says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I am loving that Union Jack pillow!
    Susan

    Reply
  3. Susan @ homeroad.net says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    I liked Drop cloth Designs FB page!
    Susan

    Reply
  4. Susan @ homeroad.net says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    I also liked It all started with paint FB
    Susan

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    What a great giveaway! I just recently ordered one of those union jack pillow covers from them. I’m waiting to receive it. I would love to win another one so then I would have 2!

    Reply
    • Linda @ it all started with paint says

      August 2, 2012 at 12:15 AM

      Love your strategy Kelly! I’m working on it …

      Reply
  6. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Love the Union Jack pillow and my husband would as well!

    Reply
    • Linda @ it all started with paint says

      August 2, 2012 at 12:16 AM

      I’m guessing he’s English … because most men I know don’t get the decorative pillow thing!

      Reply
  7. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I liked Drop Cloth Designs!

    Reply
  8. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I liked It All Started with paint!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I love the “Save the Date” one. What a great wedding or shower gift!

    Reply
  10. Amy Winningham says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    My daughter and I would love the Union Jack pillow in her room!

    Reply
  11. Amy Winningham says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I liked the Drop Cloth Design’s Facebook page also!

    Reply
  12. Calico Creek Lane says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    OMG, they are all so darn cute! The Union Jack pillow would look great on my couch! And I love the mr. & mrs. pillows for a wedding gift! I’ve gone right over to Drop Cloth Designs and liked them. And I’ve like It All Started with Pain for quite some time now. 🙂

    Reply
    • Linda @ it all started with paint says

      August 2, 2012 at 12:17 AM

      LOL, It All Started with Pain … my family might agree!

      🙂

      Linda

      Reply
  13. Amy Winningham says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Shared the link to the giveaway on my Facebook account too! Sure hope I win!

    Reply
  14. AnnaKate says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    The Union Jack pillow. Definitely. I love it!

    Reply
  15. Sally says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Love the Union Jack and the Ruffle and Rosettes pillows – too hard to choose just one 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  16. Sally says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Liked Drop Cloth Designs on Facebook 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  17. Sally says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Liked you on Facebook 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  18. Tracey says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    The pillows are all so gorgeous…my fave would have to be the monogrammed ribbon and button pillow. =)

    Reply
  19. Tracey says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    I liked the Drop Cloth Designs FB page.

    Reply
  20. Tracey says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Also like It All Started With Paint on FB

    Reply
  21. Tracey says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Tweeted the giveaway!

    Reply
  22. Nova says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    i love the READ. pillow! {and the pompom pillow}

    Reply
  23. Nova says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I liked It All Started With Paint on FB and left a comment telling you sent me.

    Reply
  24. Judy says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    The pom pom pillow is adorable – they’re all great. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  25. Nova says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I liked the Drop Cloth Designs FB and left a comment telling you sent me.

    Reply
  26. Judy says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway, although I have no idea how to give a link to that. Lol

    Reply
  27. Debbie Walker says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    The tone on tone union jack is my favorite

    Reply
  28. Debbie Walker says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    I liked the drop cloth designs fb page and left a comment!

    Reply
  29. Debbie Walker says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I already like It All Started With Paint fb page

    Reply
  30. lifeunfolds.com says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    My favorite is the monogrammed pompom pillow, but I do love the Union Jack ones as well

    Reply
  31. Debbie Walker says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I posted the link to my Rustique Market page! Great giveaway!

    Reply
  32. lifeunfolds.com says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I liked Drop Cloth Designs on FB. Great giveaway!

    Reply
  33. lifeunfolds.com says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I already liked FB for It All Started with Paint.

    Reply
  34. Terri says

    August 1, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    “Express Yourself”… Love that one… and thanks for the give away opportunity!!! This is a great one!!!!

    Reply
  35. vikki says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    My favorite pillows are the Mr. & Mrs. ones.

    Reply
  36. vikki says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I liked FB for It All Started with Paint.

    Reply
  37. Gloria Richards says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I liked “It All Started With Paint” on FB.

    Reply
  38. vikki says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I shared on FB.

    Reply
  39. Gloria Richards says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I liked “Drop Cloth Designs” on FB.

    Reply
  40. vikki says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I liked Drop Cloth Designs on FB.

    Reply
  41. Gloria Richards says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    My favorite pillows were the Mr. % Mrs. Drop Rosette Drop Cloth Pillows. Nicely done and so sweet.

    Reply
  42. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    I love Linda and everything she does!! My new fave is her Ms. pillow — what a great gift for the independent gal!! Thanks for hosting, ladies!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  43. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Just liked Drop cloth designs on FB!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  44. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Already “like” her It All Started With Paint page on FB!

    Reply
  45. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Just tweeted and tagged y’all!
    Happy Hump Day!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  46. Bliss says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    What’s not to like at Linda’s Etsy shop, all the pillows are awesome!

    Bliss

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I really love the Union Jack pillow but I think the Express Yourself pillow with custom saying (the one in the photo says “read.” and rosettes. Really nice!

    Tina S
    amypig2(at)mchsi(dot)com

    Reply
  48. Milkshakesanytime says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Love the number pillows!

    Reply
  49. Milkshakesanytime says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Liked It All Started with Paint on Facebook

    Reply
  50. Milkshakesanytime says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Liked Drop Cloth Designs on Facebook

    Reply
  51. Sally says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I love the monogram rosette pillow!

    Reply
  52. Sally says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I liked dropcloth designs facebook page.

    Reply
  53. Sally says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I already “like” Linda’s “It all started with paint” facebook page. =)

    Reply
  54. Sally says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/sallykelly1/status/230761005834194944

    Reply
  55. Brittany Childress says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I love the Mr. & Mrs. pillows but I love the union jack so that pillow is probably my favorite!

    Reply
  56. Brittany Childress says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    I liked Drop Cloth Designs facebook page!

    Reply
  57. Brittany Childress says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    I liked It All Started With Paint’s facebook page!

    Reply
  58. Carlene @ Organized Clutter says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I love the Mr and Mrs pillows!

    Reply
  59. Market Side Mercantile says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I love them all but the Mr. And Mrs. Are the best

    Reply
  60. Sharon L says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I have visited Drop Cloth Designs and LOVE the monogramed pompom pillow!

    Reply
  61. Sharon L says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I have “liked” Drop Cloth Designs on FB.

    Reply
  62. Sharon L says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I am already a “liker” of It All Started With Paint on FB!

    Reply
  63. Suzanne says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    The Union Jack is awesome, but I’d also like a pillow with my anniversary on it!

    Reply
  64. Suzanne says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Liked Drop Cloth Designs on FB.

    Reply
  65. Suzanne says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Shared this giveaway on my FB page!

    Reply
  66. deb says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    love the read pillow

    Reply
  67. 67greystone says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    love the mr and mrs pillows and know an elderly couple who would think this are a hoot. love your blog just found you last week. lyn

    Reply
  68. 67greystone says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I have like it all started with paint on facebook

    Reply
  69. ebe says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I actually like the giveaway pillow the best so it would be cool to win it.
    ebe

    Reply
  70. Nancy says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    My favorite is the Union Jack pillow because I have family in England and that would put a little bit of a reminder of them in my home. Not that I need reminding, LOL!! Thanks for offering the opportunity to win one.

    Reply
  71. Nancy says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I liked you on Facebook!

    Reply
  72. Nancy says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    I liked your page “It all started with paint” on Facebook.

    Reply
  73. Nancy says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I shared the contest blog page on Facebook, too!

    Reply
  74. Andrea says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Love Linda and her pillows! If I could pick a pillow I would have to go with the Mr and Mrs pillows for the Master bedroom 🙂

    Reply
  75. Andrea says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Already “like” It all started with paint!!

    Reply
  76. Andrea says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    And like Drop Cloth Design Facebook, another chance 🙂

    Reply
  77. Andrea says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Shared this giveaway on my Facebook page to share the love.

    Reply
  78. Anonymous says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    The Union Jack Pillow is my favorite…but I love the Number Pillow to!
    monk5 at charter dot net

    Reply
  79. Korrie Bastian says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    My favorite *is* the Union Jack pillow, so I hope I win!

    Reply
  80. Anonymous says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    I love the pom pom pillows. SuZi pblapere@att.net

    Reply
  81. Anonymous says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    I liked It all started w/paint on Facebook Suzi pblapere@att.net

    Reply
  82. Anonymous says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    I liked Drop cloth designs on Facebook Suzi pblapere@att.net

    Reply
  83. Jocie@TheBetterHalf says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I love the Union Jack Pillow. I like Linda on FB an I shared it on FB and twitter. 🙂
    Jocie @ The Better Half
    jocie@oneprojectcloser.com

    Reply
  84. Amy Renea says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Love the Union Jack and read. 🙂

    Reply
  85. theflyingacc says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    My favorite is the Union Jack pillow! But if I choose a second, it is the “Mrs rosette”
    Thank you wings@tds.net

    Reply
  86. Jessica Kielman says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    I love the Ruffle and Rosettes pillow.

    Reply
  87. Teresa says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I love the Made-to-order small lumbar (12” x 9”) canvas drop cloth pillow featuring handmade rosettes and your own personalized sayings. The example says read which I could put in my chair at school since I’m the reading computer lab teacher.

    Reply
  88. Megan says

    August 2, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    I’ve got a thing for yellow and gray right now – love that y&g union jack pillow. Great stuff!

    Reply
  89. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Really lovin’ that pretty rosette pillow.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  90. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Liked Drop Cloth Designs facebook page.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  91. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Already “liked” It All Started With Paint facebook page.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  92. Sam says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    love the mr & mrs

    Reply
  93. Teresa Collins says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    The Express Yourself pillow is my favorite.

    Reply
  94. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    August 2, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    Loving the numbered pillows.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  95. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    August 2, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    I Liked Drop Cloth Designs on FB

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  96. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    August 2, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    I Liked it all started with paint FB page.

    Sandi Allen
    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  97. pballard says

    August 2, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Visited her etsy site and I have to say I do like the union jack as one of my favorites.. Marked her etsy in my favorites as well. Thanks for the chance…

    Reply
  98. pballard says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Tweeted this great giveaway! At this time I have no facebook. I may have to reconsider just for giveaways..
    https://twitter.com/#!/
    Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  99. ehwiley says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    I LOVE the monogrammed rosette pillows the most! The site is darling!

    Reply
  100. ehwiley says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway here:
    https://twitter.com/edubz96/status/230878479460208641

    Reply
  101. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

    August 2, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway!
    (and pinned too)

    Reply
  102. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

    August 2, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    I like “Drop Cloth Designs Facebook Page”.

    Reply
  103. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

    August 2, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    I really, really like this one right here:
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/101302726/monogrammed-remnant-ribbon-pearl-pillow

    Reply
  104. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    August 2, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I love Linda! I love the letter pillows. I love the Union Jack. I have followed her everywhere. She thinks I’m a stalker. Police may or may not be involved.

    Reply
  105. {northern cottage} says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I’m in total love with the union jack pillow – love I say!! xo thank you at the picket fence and drop cloth designs!

    Reply
  106. {northern cottage} says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I liked drop cloth designs on fb!

    Reply
  107. {northern cottage} says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I like it all started with paint on fb too

    Reply
  108. {northern cottage} says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    tweeted about the giveaway!

    Reply
  109. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    August 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I love the monogrammed Pom Pom pillow! What talent! Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!

    Reply
  110. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    August 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I liked Drop Clothe Designs on Facebook.

    Reply
  111. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    August 2, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I already like It all Started With Paint on Facebook.

    Reply
  112. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    August 2, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I shared this on Facebook and Twitter.

    Reply
  113. Cathy says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    love the save the date!!

    Reply
  114. Telisa Van Leeuwen says

    August 2, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Pretty much LOOOVE all the pillows. Union Jack and numbered pillows are adorable!!

    Reply
  115. Telisa Van Leeuwen says

    August 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Just shared your giveaway on my SugarTot Designs fb page! Love you girls!

    Reply
  116. Janel@hatingmartha says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    gray and yellow Union Jack please…adorable!!

    Reply
  117. onnery says

    August 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    When I saw the Unoin Jack pillow I absolutely had to visit Drop Cloth Designs – my daughter lived in London for several years so that pillow caught my eye especially because of its neutral colour! My personal favourite is the Remnant Ribbons and Pearls pillow.

    Reply
  118. MOssouri Manar says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Totally loving the union jack pillow!

    Reply
  119. MOssouri Manar says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I liked the Facebook page! (Dana Manar)

    Reply
  120. MOssouri Manar says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I like “It all started with paint” on facebook! (Dana Manar)

    Reply
  121. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I love Linda’s rosette lumbar pillow, I think it is time to finally order one myself. That Union Jack pillow would be perfect with it.

    Reply
  122. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Just liked the Drop Cloth Designs page…didn’t know she had one.

    Reply
  123. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I have liked her other Facebook page 4ever!

    Reply
  124. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Just shared on my FB page!

    Reply
  125. Becca says

    August 3, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I like drop cloth designs on FB
    xo

    Reply
  126. Becca says

    August 3, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    I look at her pillows all the time- I adore them!! I have to say, this one is still my favorite! My fingers are crossed big time to win!

    Reply
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  128. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Ooooh such a great collection of pillows! I love the Save The Date pillow – for all those hubbys that aren’t so strong with the date of their anniversary! Thank you for the chance to win the Union Jack – love that design too!

    Reply
  129. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    I liked Drop Cloth Designs on Facebook!

    Reply
  130. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    I liked It All Started With Paint on Facebook also!! Thank you again.

    Reply
  131. Debby says

    August 6, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Oh how I love these pillows.

    Reply
  132. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    The Union Jack pillow is my favorite for sure! What a wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  133. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    I like DCD on FB!

    Reply
  134. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    I like IASWP on FB too!

    Reply
  135. Shannon says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I just learned about people using drop cloth fabric this year and I love it! My favorite is the Union Jack that is being given away because it reminds me of my daughter.

    Reply
  136. Gypsy Heart says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I’d love a number pillow! She’s extremely talented ~

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Pat

    Reply
  137. Gypsy Heart says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I’ve liked DCD on FB!

    Pat

    Reply
  138. Gypsy Heart says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I’ve also liked IASWP on FB.

    Pat

    Reply
  139. brendavr says

    September 12, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Monogrammed Remnant Ribbon & Pearl Pillow / Black and White is my favorite
    Brenda

    Reply
  140. brendavr says

    September 12, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I shared the giveaway on my facebook page
    Brenda

    Reply
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I've been watching our cherry trees bloom for 12 y I've been watching our cherry trees bloom for 12 years now and every year I ohhhh and ahhhh over the blossoms like it's the first time I've ever seen them. I gush and I take photos (that look exactly like the ones I took the year before and the year before that) and I make my family come outside and look at them with me which you know they just LOVE to do. 😉 I think that is one of the main reasons why I love spring so much. On the one hand, it's predictable and yet, on the other hand, it still feels like such a surprise after the long months of barren branches.

And yesterday, as I was staring at the gorgeous blossoms for the umpteenth time, I couldn't help but think that I hope this is how I feel when our lives return to some semblance of normalcy.

I hope that the predictable feels special and that the typical feels anything but. I hope that I ohhh and ahhh over the simple things I've realized I've taken for granted. And, most of all, I hope that feeling doesn't go away for a very, very long time! 💗
Are you living with great expectation friends? Bec Are you living with great expectation friends? Because He is risen!

Happy Easter from my home to yours!
Lemon bars all ready for tomorrow! It’s going to Lemon bars all ready for tomorrow! It’s going to be a different kind of Easter for sure but some things don’t change. Have you been baking and getting ready for tomorrow? What’s one thing on your menu that you have to have every year?
If this is Good Friday, why doesn’t it feel so “good”? It all seems backward doesn’t it?

What could be good about the unspeakable pain he suffered? What could be good about the shame and betrayal?

Easter Sunday is so joyful, bright and cheery. Shouldn’t that be the day we call “good”? It just feels so much better!

But, I don’t know how to rejoice over His resurrection, unless I have felt the pain of His death. I have realized that in life the sweetest victories are the ones which were realized after a pain-filled journey.

And, so it is with Good Friday. I know there will be victory over death, but I can’t skip ahead in the story.

Jesus knew what was coming. He knew what he would experience. And he knew why he would go through it. He did it for me. He did it for you.

Do you know that? Have you felt it down in the very core of your soul? 
Sometimes it makes me squirm a bit. Why would anyone do that for me?

Well, because, I can’t do it for myself!

There is nothing I can do to earn that kind of love and mercy.

That is why it is called GRACE.

His grace is freely given. We don’t have to pay for it. He paid the price for us already.

Do you remember that movie from years ago called “Ransom”? A couple’s young son was kidnapped and the parents went to hell and back trying to find him and pay the “ransom” demanded by the kidnappers.

Well, Jesus is our “ransom”. (1 Timothy 2:6) His life was the payment.

Why is it called “Good Friday”? Because that wasn’t the end of the story….
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…It was just the beginning!
Raise your hand if there’s a table in your house Raise your hand if there’s a table in your house that’s become the landing zone for ALL THE THINGS! 🙋🏻‍♀️🤪 I’ve never been more thankful for our rarely used dining room table as it’s become command central for school books and laptops and games.

Where are things collecting in your house right now?
“Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every si “Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every single one of these emotions has made their way through our home in recent days and, my guess is, they have in your home too.

I SO needed this reminder today from the new book ‘Adore’ by @sarahagertywrites.

Adoration isn’t just sitting at His feet gazing longingly with stars in my eyes. It’s bringing my fears and my sorrows and gray roots in my hair that desperately needs to be colored and my messy house and all of the things that threaten to send me over the edge right now and laying them down before Him, soaking up His word and His presence so that when I stand back up, I am changed for having spent the time adoring the ONE who is... Healer, comforter, peace-giver, deliverer, redeemer.

What do you need to bring to Him today? I’ll share mine in the comments and I’d love to hear from you too!
I’ve always loved evenings, but since this whole I’ve always loved evenings, but since this whole lockdown thing began, I’ve come to appreciate this time of day even more.

It feels the most...normal. Daytime is strange and foreign right now. My husband has taken over our home office, I’m suddenly taking over the responsibility of managing my kids’ distance learning and let me just say that teaching 7th grade algebra to my daughter is hugely ironic since I struggled with math all the way through school. I’m trying to do my own work but it feels utterly futile with the constant interruptions which take precedence right now. In the daytime, I’m constantly reminded of how upside down life feels.

But, in the evening, I cook dinner like I’ve always done and we gather around the table like we’ve always done and we laugh and tell stories and then clean up and play games or go on a walk or watch a show. And that feels SO gloriously normal.

So now I love evenings even more than I ever did before and I’m so grateful for this little chunk of time where the rhythms we established years ago are helping to sustain us now when so much of life feels outside of our control.

What feels ‘normal’ to you right now? Whatever it is, keep doing it. 🌿
When I was in college I would frequently call home When I was in college I would frequently call home and pour my heart out to my mom, sharing with her all that was happening in my life in that completely unfiltered way that you can talk with the person who potty trained you. These phone calls usually took place at night and my mom would patiently listen as I vented frustrations about professors, roommates, boyfriends and the food in the cafeteria. And, inevitably, they would end with my mom saying, “Everything seems worse when you’re tired. Try not to overthink things or make any major decisions tonight, especially when you are feeling emotional.” Dear friends, may I pass along this advice to you today?

If you don’t absolutely HAVE to make a decision right now, I want to encourage you to wait until life gets back to normal. If you are finding yourself over-analyzing relationships and family dynamics, I want to encourage you to remember that everything seems more dramatic when looked at under a microscope. And, let’s face it, being homebound with our loved ones non-stop makes us all feel like lab rats in an experiment.

If you are tempted to quit a job, start a business, start homeschooling permanently, stop homeschooling permanently, move to a new city, buy a farm, quit pursuing your dream, join a commune or make any other major life decision just…wait. Because, if it is in fact the right decision, it will be made even clearer once our lives return to their ‘regularly scheduled programming’. Instead, in this strange season, let’s all just take a deep, collective breath and let it out slowly, releasing the anxiety that threatens to overtake us. Let’s help each other maintain some perspective and not slip into a posture of over-thinking every little thing in our lives. Let’s remember that the enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to use this time when things feel dark to manipulate us into thinking that aspects of our lives are worse than they actually are.

My prayer for you in these days is that you will have the clarity to know what is true and that you will be filled with peace even while we live in this season of so many unknowns.
Raise your hand if you’re doing more baking thes Raise your hand if you’re doing more baking these days! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m trying to avoid gaining the #corona15 but my daughter and I LOVE baking together and it does help to pass the time plus it counts as a science lesson right?

If you’re able to find flour in the stores (for the love people please stop overbuying!) and you’re doing more baking at your house too you need to add this apricot bread to your list of new recipes to try!

Normally I’d point you to my blog for the directions but I’m going to do you a solid and leave the full recipe in the comments.

What have you baked so far during this time of social distancing? I’d love some new ideas!
There are a LOT of people out walking in our neigh There are a LOT of people out walking in our neighborhood right now (but still social distancing!) and she decided that she wanted to bring them some joy and put a smile on their face when they pass by our house. Also, the square with ‘say no to coronavirus’ is priceless. 😂 I just love her so much!
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